The surname Porcile derives from the Italian word "porco," meaning "hog; " as such, it may have evolved from a nickname for someone "pig-like" in some manner, or perhaps as an occupational name for someone who worked with pigs.

Porcile Early Origins

The surname Porcile was first found in Umbria, where the earliest recorded family bearing this name were a patrician family living in Gubbio in 1171. In 1290, soldier Arrigo di Porci took part in the destruction of Spolet, and his son Rodulfo was said to be lord of several of the King's castles. Leonardo Porcelli di Federico was a general in Monte Oliveto in 1516.

Porcile Spelling Variations

Porcile Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Porcello, Porcelli, Porcellino, Porcellina, Porci and others.

Porcile Early History

Porcile Early History

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Porcile Early Notables (pre 1700)

Porcile Early Notables (pre 1700)

Prominent among members of the family was Porcello di Arrigo, an army captain in Pisa in 1351. Nicolo Porcia was Senator of Rome a century later. Giacomo Porco was Bishop of Patti, and became Archbishop of Messina in 1449. A member of the Porcello family was the mayor of Cagli in...

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Louis Porcella, age 16, who arrived in America en route to Chicago on Aug. 25, 1880, aboard the "France"; Michela Porcella, age 39, who arrived in America on De c. 21, 1883, aboard the "Archimede".

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